Airport Operations Agent

CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
Lancaster, Texas 75146 United States  View Map
Posted: Feb 17, 2026
  • Salary: $18.37 Hourly USD Hourly
  • Salary Top:18
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Aviation or Harbor
  • Job Description

    Summary

    Performs a variety of operations, maintenance, compliance inspections and repair functions related to aircraft and airport equipment.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Patrols and inspects airport to ensure security of aircraft and facilities.
    • Services aircraft with fuel, oil, and other necessary items.
    • Verifies and reports specified amount of fuel and other supplies.
    • Chocks and ties down aircraft.
    • Performs minor maintenance on airport equipment, vehicles, buildings, grounds, ramps, and hangars.
    • Implements wildlife control measures in accordance with the Wildlife Control Manual which includes non-lethal and depredation means to protect the flying public.
    • Tows and relocates aircraft to designated spots on the airport and in hangars.
    • Operates airport vehicles to include fuel trucks, tugs, and other utility vehicles.
    • Ensures proper functionality of fuel farm, tanks, and fuel trucks.
    • Checks fuel tanks for amounts and checks fuel for contamination and purity.
    • Collects fees from airport users and tenants.
    • Maintains airport grounds including replacement of runway and taxiway lights, collection and disposal of Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and collection and disposal of trash. Cleans terminal building, city owned hangars, and other airport managed buildings as necessary.
    • Receives monies, credit cards, checks, and credit sales.
    • Assists customers professionally and politely at operations desk with purchases and information.
    • Prepares daily reports of fuel dispensing and sales.
    • Operates UNICOM.
    • Responds to emergencies on or in close proximity to the airport.


    Education and/or Experience

    Ability to speak, understand, read, and write, in the English language. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

    A valid Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record is required for this position. Driving is a requirement of this position.

    The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

    To learn more details, vist our benefits page.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Lancaster
    • City of Lancaster

    Historical Overview

    The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...

    Location

    Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...

    Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.

    Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.

    Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!

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